xmms does not give any sound playing an audio CD. Other players work, xine, alsaplayer.

Pita try the following it works for me.Click the upper left hand corner of the xmms player, select options then preferences.Click on CD audio player 1.2.1.1 ~ then click configure.Change the 'Play Mode' from Analog to 'Digital Audio extraction.' Click OK then OK again.Pop in the cd. Let me know if it worked.Here's a tutorial video you can share if it ever comes up in the forums.http://www.opensourcebistro.com/Tutorial/VL60/02.Beginners-guide/PlayAudioCd/PlayAudioCd.htm

xmms does not give any sound playing an audio CD. Other players work, xine, alsaplayer.

Pita try the following it works for me.Click the upper left hand corner of the xmms player, select options then preferences.Click on CD audio player 1.2.1.1 ~ then click configure.Change the 'Play Mode' from Analog to 'Digital Audio extraction.' Click OK then OK again.Pop in the cd. Let me know if it worked.Here's a tutorial video you can share if it ever comes up in the forums.http://www.opensourcebistro.com/Tutorial/VL60/02.Beginners-guide/PlayAudioCd/PlayAudioCd.htm

XMMS audio: It used to be standard for cdrom drives to have an analog audio cable connected to the sound card, bypassing the data bus. I'm sure it requires more CPU cycles to use digital audio extraction, but it's there when you need it.

I tried to "update" to xorg 1.6...I guess it's still not all there as it killed my install. I reloaded using the GUI installer and noted that it detected a Mint-64 install that the text installer fails to see. Just to confirm the difference I reloaded with the text installer and it didn't see the Mint install. Also the files that were created in /boot/tamu had different names depending on which installer was used for the detected VL (Light) install. The text installer adds a "-vector" portion to the file name (i.e. text: vmlinuz-vector-sdb8 vs GUI: vmlinuz-sdb8). The GUI installer also creates an initrd-sdbx for each.

The next thing I noted was that the GUI installer requires a domain name when setting up the network the text install does not. This creates a problem for Xfce that seems somewhat strange. If, after using the GUI installer, I remove the domain name (as I'm not part of a domain) Xfce complains during start up. Using the text installer I don't include a domain name just the computer name and Xfce does not complain about a missing domain name on start up.

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hireinstalled vl6std after a look a mepis installed...curious..what do I need to see the gui installer...the text one works like a charm..but I am eager to have a look.

I have two available boxs this is a compaq athalon 1700+ with nvidia onboard and a viewsonic va712b..512ram+swap..I used all available resolutions and the nv generic driver works best..I only get as far as a text choice for resolution, then the flicker between black and splash then black. am I missing something? do I need a faster machine for that? or a better card?

no biggy I like the text install fine and the system is working with only a few inconvieniences mostly fixed at the moment..ie cups 404 but found the fix reading..no calculator on the menu but xcalc is via terminal, when wicd is running some windows will not close until I quit wicd but nothing I can pin point yet.I do not need it so turned off the deamon for now but will need it later.it is on gdm at the moment with default xfce. I did switch to xdm when attempting to install fluxbox but this time just did a default. claws mail did not have a menu icon if it matters.

anyway I like vl better than mepis personally and was curious about the installer..it sounds great.cheers

The VL6 GUI installer is the default if you boot with a VL6 CD. If you're using a hosted install from a hard drive, the text installer is what you get. I haven't found any way to use the GUI installer with a hosted install.--GrannyGeek

The VL6 GUI installer is the default if you boot with a VL6 CD. If you're using a hosted install from a hard drive, the text installer is what you get. I haven't found any way to use the GUI installer with a hosted install.--GrannyGeek

Using the GUI installer with a hosted install is the easiest thing ever.

thanks...I was just useing a regular VL6-std install cd..there is no option to use vesa for the install unless it is a cheat code.. the text install is via type linux at boot ..

yes the gui install is default but not functioning as described..at the black screen (not blank screen) I am unable to use key board functions like ctrl alt del or backspace and have to unplug the box as there is no reset switch or power button on the supply..so wondered if the onboard nvidia was the issue or if the box is just to old..but the mepis installer worked fine so I wanted to try again..sorry for any confusion..I was just excited to see the installer in action..the text install is flawless and the system is working fine with the generic driver.. the nvidia prop driver does not work well with this chip.